# Why does it say I'm banned? **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [September 27, 2004, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295 "2004-09-27T13:54:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2004, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/1 "2004-09-27T13:54:24Z")
I tried to get in and the first couple of times(checked username and password),it said that the administrator had disabled my account and I couldn’t come in.So I went back,reloaded the page and I was in fine.But that’s the second time it’s done it now…What’s happening? ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2004, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/2 "2004-09-27T15:26:54Z")
I dunno. I just checked your profile, & it says that you’re still a guest. 😕😕😕 ---
**Author:** ![dogbutler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dogbutler/32/428_2.png) [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2004, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/3 "2004-09-27T23:09:35Z")
> [@Iceland\_Blue](#): > > I tried to get in and the first couple of times(checked username and password),it said that the administrator had disabled my account and I couldn’t come in.So I went back,reloaded the page and I was in fine.But that’s the second time it’s done it now…What’s happening? : points : UNCLEAN! UNCLEAN! I don’t know. Did you email a Mod? they might be able to help. ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2004, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/4 "2004-09-28T19:32:27Z")
As I understand it, banning is handled by IP among other things. And because some internet users get dynamically assigned IPs by the ISP instead of having one IP all their own (especially via dial-up), it’s theoretically possible that there’s a banned person in Iceland (you’re in Iceland, right?) who used the same ISP as you’re using, which means that every now and then you would run across whatever blocks were put in place for that other person. Hypothetically, of course, assuming I understand this stuff correctly. That, I cannot guarantee; use this information at your own risk, in a well-ventilated area, keep out of reach of children, do not spray in eyes, light fuse and get away. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/troy_mcclure_sf/32/4150_2.png) [@Troy\_McClure\_SF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Troy_McClure_SF)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2004, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/5 "2004-09-28T21:21:58Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > …it’s theoretically possible that there’s a banned person in Iceland… I dø beleive that øne øf øur møre well-knøwn prøblem children is in Iceland, nø? ---
**Author:** ![Una\_Persson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/una_persson/32/346_2.png) [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2004, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/6 "2004-09-28T21:40:14Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > As I understand it, banning is handled by IP among other things. And because some internet users get dynamically assigned IPs by the ISP instead of having one IP all their own (especially via dial-up), it’s theoretically possible that there’s a banned person in Iceland (you’re in Iceland, right?) who used the same ISP as you’re using, which means that every now and then you would run across whatever blocks were put in place for that other person. Hypothetically, of course, assuming I understand this stuff correctly. That, I cannot guarantee; use this information at your own risk, in a well-ventilated area, keep out of reach of children, do not spray in eyes, light fuse and get away. 🙂 When it says “the Administrator has diabled your account” it is an account-level ban, not an IP ban. (Not speculating on the “why”, just noting the fact of operation.) ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/7 "2004-09-29T00:46:05Z")
Ow! My eyes! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/8 "2004-09-29T03:15:42Z")
> [@Iceland\_Blue](#): > > I tried to get in and the first couple of times(checked username and password),it said that the administrator had disabled my account and I couldn’t come in.So I went back,reloaded the page and I was in fine.But that’s the second time it’s done it now…What’s happening? ?? Did you double guess? ---
**Author:** ![ouryL](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ouryl/32/6067_2.png) [@ouryL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ouryL)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/9 "2004-09-29T03:17:52Z")
> [@ouryL](#): > > ?? > > Did you double guess? I mean, after an initial grace period, if you wish to post here, you gonna have to register and pay? ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/10 "2004-09-29T12:47:42Z")
I’m not in Iceland, but England. It may be cos I use a public cybercafe and so if the IP of the computer I use has had a problem before, it gets noticed and a warning comes up. I’m just hoping no dopers decide to get themselves banned on the computer I use that day… I haven’t expired yet. Not till October 25. And since I don’t have a credit card or PayPal, I will need someone to sponsor me. Form an orderly queue please ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2004, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/11 "2004-09-29T21:38:20Z")
This IP has been used by several posters who were ultimately banned for various acts of bad behavior. It’s a cybercafe, you say? Hmm. Let us investigate this further. I also see that you are asking to be sponsored here at the Straight Dope. While we appreciate the support, some of our members have been burned – including by the abovementioned. I do note that you just signed on as a guest, which means that you have nearly a month to figure out how to work out a PayPal account or something similar instead of having a Doper pay your way. I would recommend you do that. your humble TubaDiva Administrator ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2004, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/12 "2004-09-30T09:21:58Z")
Problem solved methinks. I’m traveling to see my parents next weekend and so I can utilize Mother’s credit card to get me set up without any risk to my fellow friendly generous Dopers. ---
**Author:** ![Crandolph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7cd45c/32.png) [@Crandolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crandolph)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2004, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/13 "2004-10-01T05:29:10Z")
> [@Troy McClure SF](#): > > I dø beleive that øne øf øur møre well-knøwn prøblem children is in Iceland, nø? Hmmmm… and yet Icelandic doesn’t use the ø… 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Mangetout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mangetout/32/19_2.png) [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2004, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/14 "2004-10-01T08:13:26Z")
> [@Crandolph](#): > > Hmmmm… and yet Icelandic doesn’t use the ø… 😛 Perhåps not, but it wås fünny. ---
**Author:** ![Iceland\_Blue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@Iceland\_Blue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iceland_Blue)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2004, 9:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-it-say-im-banned/266295/15 "2004-10-01T09:57:04Z")
[QUOTE=Una Persson] When it says “the Administrator has \*\*diabled \*\* your account” it is an account-level ban, not an IP ban. [QUOTE] So it was satan who banned me 🙂 That explains a lot…